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Problem Summary

We have a rod $AB$ with:

• Mass $M = 2 \, \text{kg}$
• Length $l_b = 100 \, \text{cm} = 1 \, \text{m}$
• Pivoted at point $P$, which is $AP = 10 \, \text{cm} = 0.1 \, \text{m}$ from $A$.

The rod is initially positioned at an angle of $37^\circ$ above the horizontal. When released, it swings down with point $P$ as the pivot.

We are asked to find:

1. Moment of inertia of the rod about point $P$.
2. Tangential speed of the end $B'$ when the rod reaches a vertical position.
3. Tangential speed of end $B''$ when the rod swings to an angle $\theta_{B''} = 37^\circ$ past the lowest vertical point.

Solution Outline

1. Moment of Inertia ($I_P$) about $P$: Using the parallel axis theorem: $I_P = I_{\text{center}} + Md^2$ where $I_{\text{center}} = \frac{1}{12} M l_b^2$ and $d = AP = 0.1 \, \text{m}$.

2. Tangential Speed of $B'$ at Vertical Position: Using conservation of energy, the potential energy lost by the rod is converted into rotational kinetic energy. The initial height can be found by the geometry of the initial angle.

3. Tangential Speed of $B''$ at Angle $37^\circ$ Past Vertical: Similar to part (b), we calculate the height difference and use energy conservation to find the rotational speed.

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Follow-Up Questions

1. How would the moment of inertia change if the pivot point $P$ was closer to the center of mass?
2. What happens to the tangential speed if the initial angle of release is different?
3. How does changing the length $l_b$ of the rod affect the results?
4. Can we use angular momentum conservation in any part of this solution?
5. What is the impact of friction at the pivot $P$ on the energy calculations?

Tip

When working with rotational dynamics, always identify pivot points and use the parallel axis theorem for non-central pivots.